Peterson vs. Jean May Head To Late January, February

By Rick Reeno

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer advised BoxingScene.com that Lamont Peterson's defense of the IBF junior welterweight title, against mandatory contender Dierry Jean, is going to take place in late January or February - depending on venue availability. A few days ago Golden Boy was the winner of the IBF's mandatory purse bid, placing down $156,000 for the rights.

Peterson (31-2-1, 16KOs) was last seen in the ring in the month of May, when he suffered a crushing third round stoppage at the hands of Lucas Matthysse in their non-title encounter. Jean (25-0, 17KOs), also last seen in May, knocked out  Cleotis Pendarvis in the seventh round of their IBF final junior welterweight eliminator. Jean has a co-promotional deal with Golden Boy and Eye of The Tiger.